Monitor Radar
Updated Nov 6, 2026
MSI
MP252$344
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Work and study · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Refresh rate: 120 Hz, better than most of the list; Sound; VESA
Lenovo
T27-40$323
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Work and study · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Refresh rate: 120 Hz, better than most of the list
Cons: Pixel density: 82 ppi, behind most of the list
AOC
27B31H$291
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Work and study · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Refresh rate: 120 Hz, better than most of the list
Cons: Pixel density: 82 ppi, behind most of the list
LG
24BP750C$347
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Two monitors · Work and study
Pros: USB-C; Sound
Cons: Refresh rate: 75 Hz, behind most of the list; Response time (stated): 5.0 ms, behind most of the list
Asus
BE27AQG$369
No history yet · today
Amazon: the cheapest today
Who it’s for: Work and study · Casual gaming and console
Pros: Pixel density: 109 ppi, better than most of the list; Refresh rate: 120 Hz, better than most of the list
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The best monitor for work and study up to $400 today is the MSI MP252, $344 (score 4.2).
| Model | Price | Score | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSI MP245PGGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $173at Amazon | 5.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VA249QGSEGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $169at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer CB242YGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $182at Amazon | 4.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP275QGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $277at Amazon | 4.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer KB270UGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $200at Amazon | 4.6 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP273WGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $170at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VA279QGSEGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $199at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP275WGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $225at Amazon | 4.5 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP275PGGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $219at Amazon | 4.3 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 27B35H3General use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $139at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| Samsung LS27H702EAGeneral use and office · 27″ · 4K | $248at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP252General use and office · 25″ · Full HD | $344at Amazon | 4.2 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP242LEGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $223at Amazon | 4.1 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VA249QGGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $120at Amazon | 4.0 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer SH272General use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $154at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Acer SB270General use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $165at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus PA278QVGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $286at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus BE27AQGGeneral use and office · 27″ · QHD | $369at Amazon | 3.9 | Buy on Amazon |
| AOC 24B35H3General use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $110at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP272LGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $160at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| ViewSonic VS2725General use and office · 27″ · QHD | $197at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| MSI MP272LEGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $273at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus BE249CGNGeneral use and office · 24″ · Full HD | $279at Amazon | 3.8 | Buy on Amazon |
| Asus VA279QGGeneral use and office · 27″ · Full HD | $150at Amazon | 3.7 | Buy on Amazon |
Half of the 143 monitors cost up to $203; the range with the most models is from $150 to $200, with 39.
Cheapest $110 AOC 24B35H3 rating 3.8
Most expensive $400 ViewSonic TD2423D
| Price range | Models in the segment | In the catalog | Median score of the segment | Median score of the catalog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Under $140 | 19 | 38 | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| $140 to $270 | 79 | 188 | 3.4 | 3.6 |
| $270 to $540 | 45 | 207 | 3.7 | 4.0 |
| $540 to $1,100 | 0 | 110 | 4.8 | |
| Over $1,100 | 0 | 81 | 5.2 |
This is the first check with history for this segment. Radar checks prices every day: from the next one on, this section shows what got cheaper, what got more expensive and what came in or left.
Spec score from 0 to 10, with today’s price.
14 brands have a model here; ViewSonic has the most, with 31 models.
and 9 brands more
Counts only what each model’s listing confirms.
8 of 143 have USB-C confirmed
7 of 143 have confirmed height adjustment
| Indicator | Monitors for work and study up to $400 | Whole catalog | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Models | 143 | 624 | 23% of the catalog |
| Median price | $203 | $348 | −42% |
| Median score | 3.4 | 4.0 | −0.6 ponto |
| Lowest price | $110 | $90 | +$20 |
| Highest price | $400 | $4,515 | −$4,115 |
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Pick 1, best score for the price: MSI MP252, $344 at Amazon. The median price of the 143 models on the list is $203.
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Open the chart already filtered to Monitors for work and study up to $400.
Today it is the MSI MP252, for $344 (score 4.2).
The Lenovo T27-40, for $323 (score 3.7).
The AOC 27B31H, for $291 (score 3.1).
In the Nov 6, 2026 catalog, the median price of the 143 models in the segment is $203, and prices range from $110 to $400. The final price is the one at the store.
Included are general use monitors (up to 120 Hz) of 23 to 27 inches in the specs. With at least one version at the lowest collected price up to $400. Each model counts once: if it has more than one version within the rule, the price is that of the cheapest version and the others show on the card.
Raising the budget to up to $500, best by spec sheet becomes o AOC Q27P4CV: score 5.9 at $498, 0.7 point higher the leader of this range (MSI MP245PG, score 5.2 at $173). Compare on the chart before deciding: the score comes from the spec sheet and doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability. Data from Nov 6, 2026.
From cheapest to most expensive, the monitor that has a higher spec score than all the cheaper ones in the segment makes the line. Anything that costs more and has an equal or lower score is left out. The line doesn’t say which monitor to buy: it only shows which ones don’t lose on both score and price at once.
Every day, with each collection: numbers, chart, ranking and the "What changed" section are rebuilt with the day’s catalog. This edition is from November 6, 2026.
Lowest price seen for the product on Amazon.ca, delivered to Toronto M5V 3L9, on the day it was read, before GST/HST.
The price is the one recorded on the date shown. The spec score doesn’t measure the real calibration or durability.
Data from Nov 6, 2026.
